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Traineeships – European Commission

The traineeships programme of the European Commission is one of the most prestigious in Europe. Thousands of applicants submit their applications every year but only about 1.400 are selected. But what is actually in it for you? This is a paid traineeship of 5 months with the European Commission (or some executive bodies and agencies of the …

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A new visual identity for the European Parliament!

A new visual identity was adopted by the Bureau of the European Parliament. The new logo is made of a stylised hemicycle, the European Union flag and the name of the institution and is a symbol of the core values the European Parliament stands for: openness and democracy.  

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University of Oxford Podcasts

This free site features public lectures, teaching material, interviews with leading academics, information about applying to the University, and much more. All the material is arranged within a series of related talks or lectures and may be in audio, video or document format. As of October 2013, here are some key statistics on media published …

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Inclusive Education through and with Language – Language Matters

International Mother Language Day 21 February 2015 Theme: Inclusive Education through and with Language – Language Matters   [View the story “International Mother Language Day 21 February” on Storify]

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International Mother Language Day 21 February

2015 Theme: Inclusive Education through and with Language – Language Matters International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. On 16 May 2007 the United Nations General Assembly called upon Member States “to promote the preservation and protection of all …

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Investment Plan: Green light for SME financing before the summer

Following a decision by the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) today, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) across Europe should be able to benefit from the first funds from the new European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) before the summer. The landmark decision taken today by the EIB Board of Governors will allow …

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ERASMUS+ Master Loans: EIF and the European Commission launch new initiative for students

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Commission have launched a new initiative to provide a total of EUR3bn of loans to Erasmus+ Master students via financial institutions. This new and first mandate from the Directorate General of Education and Culture (DG EAC) allows the EIF to provide capped guarantees and counter-guarantees to financial …

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World Radio Day

Celebrate World Radio Day Radio is the mass media reaching the widest audience in the world. It is also recognized as a powerful communication tool and a low cost medium. Radio is specifically suited to reach remote communities and vulnerable people: the illiterate, the disabled, women, youth and the poor, while offering a platform to …

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UNESCO World Radio Day – 13 February

Still not sure what you should do tomorrow? UNESCO has 15 suggestions for you! 15 Ways to Celebrate World Radio Day Help broadcast audio, video and written messages from UNESCO’s Director-General on World Radio Day in all public, private and community radio. Broadcast messages from World Radio Day supporters including UNESCO Artists for Peace, industry …

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Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support

What is the Online Linguistic Support? Erasmus+ is the new EU programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020. Erasmus+ offers opportunities to study, train, gain work experience or volunteer abroad and one of its strategic objectives is to strengthen linguistic skills and support language learning. The Online Linguistic Support (OLS) supports language …

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